Barriers News

SharpEagle, a pioneer in industrial safety and surveillance solutions, announced the expansion of its Advanced explosion-proof portable lighting range designed to significantly enhance safety and efficiency in hazardous environments. This expanded line aims to meet the growing demand for reliable and certified illumination solutions in sectors such as oil and gas, chemical processing, mining, and other industries where flammable materials pose a risk. Adoption of energy-efficient LED technolog...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced that its cloud-based vehicle investigation system, Cloudrunner™, is now hosted in Canada on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. This will ensure that sensitive data for Canadian law enforcement, security agencies, and private-sector organizations remains in Canada while delivering responsiveness, scalability, and reliability. Vehicle-centric investigation system Cloudrunner is a cloud-native vehicle-centr...

Gallagher Security is thrilled to celebrate Jeff Ogborn, Senior Solutions Engineer, as a recipient of the 2025 Security Innovator Award, the industry’s only recognition program based entirely on peer nominations.  Jeff’s recognition reflects more than a career milestone - it’s a tribute to years of quiet innovation, deep expertise, and a tireless drive to make security systems smarter, more flexible, and more customer-focused. “I’m genuinely honored by this no...

Zimperium, the world's pioneer in mobile security, announced new findings from its zLabs team on an evolving mobile banking trojan dubbed DoubleTrouble.  The malware, which disguises itself using random two-word method names, has rapidly grown in sophistication—adding screen recording, advanced keylogging, and new UI overlay capabilities designed to steal credentials and manipulate infected devices. Discord-hosted APKs Initially spread viaphishing sites posing as European banks, Do...

Acoem, a pioneer in advanced acoustic threat detection solutions, announced the appointment of Edwin (Ed) Brennen as Business Development Manager for its ATD (Acoustic Threat Detection) team. With more than 35 years of experience across public sector technology and electronic security, Brennen will lead Acoem’s channel partner development efforts in North America. Acoem’s ATD solution Brennen joins Acoem with many years of experience selling and keeping security technology solutio...

Hikvision, a pioneer in the AI-powered Internet of Things (AIoT), has released a suite of next-generation checkpoint cameras, traffic incident detection cameras, and servers, powered by advanced large-scale Traffic AI models. These innovative products are designed to significantly enhance detection accuracy, reduce false alarms, and improve overall traffic safety. Revolutionary AI models Hikvision's large-scale traffic AI models are based on the Guanlan Large-Scale AI Model platform. They hav...

Texas-based Garrett Metal Detectors announced that it had begun taking orders for its newly released SecureFlow™ Kiosk. Product details for SecureFlow are now live and available on garrett.com. The SecureFlow Kiosk is an enhanced user interface for Garrett Paragon walk-through metal detectors. This tablet-based accessory provides constant access to recent alarm information as well as current walkthrough settings and a live view of the Paragon's zone indication and ready lights. It connect...

DeterTech is proud to announce it has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, making a public pledge of support for the armed forces community. The company has received the Bronze Award in recognition of its existing commitments and proud track record of being a forces-friendly employer. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. It focuses on ensuring members of the armed forces community have the same acce...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, and OpenView, one of the largest privately owned independent security companies in the UK, are reinforcing their long-standing collaboration with Enfield Council.  The partnership aims to enhance public safety through the deployment of state-of-the-art Predator and Invictus HD PTZ cameras, across London Borough of Enfield’s town centre and public parks. Maximize security surveillance...

Climate and weather can have a damaging impact on digital devices, especially in locations where extremes in summer and/or winter are common. This may be an obstacle to implementing digital technologies or digitalizing outdoor workflows. For controlling access, it can prevent organizations from realizing the benefits of digital access at remote and/or outdoor sites. Intelligent digital locking, which meets the highest standards of durability and reliability, is required. Expansion of...

Matrix, a trusted name in Security and Telecom solutions, is proud to announce its participation in the 10th International Police Expo, India’s premier platform focused exclusively on policing, internal security, and law enforcement technologies. Set to take place in New Delhi, the Expo brings together global manufacturers and police representatives from over 25 countries to explore next-generation technologies across policing, surveillance, disaster management, rescue, healthcare, and cy...

Suprema, a pioneer in AI-powered access control and security solutions, announced that its AI-based facial authentication access control devices have obtained CE RED certification under the European Union(EU)’s updated Radio Equipment Directive (RED), which now includes stricter cybersecurity requirements. Public sources and Suprema’s own research indicate that no other access-control company has yet met this new CE RED cybersecurity standard. Earning the certificate strengthens Su...

Group-IB, a pioneering creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced the launch of Fraud Matrix 2.0 - a state-of-the-art analytics tool designed to help organizations detect, respond to, and prevent fraud with greater accuracy and agility. Evolution in fraud protection Inspired by the MITRE ATT&CK® framework, Fraud Matrix is a unique comprehensive framework developed by Group-IB, designed to describe the actions and behaviors employed...

Reinforcing its commitment to continual product development and innovation, barox Kommunikation AG is delighted to announce that it has appointed Adrian Briner to the role of Product Manager. In his new role at barox, Adrian will be responsible for shaping the barox range of innovative Ethernet switch, media converter and IP extender product portfolio. Needs of the video security industry “My aim will be to continually align the mix of barox products to keep pace with the ever-changing...

Alibaba has launched Qwen3-Coder, its most advanced agentic AI coding model to date. Designed for high-performance software development, Qwen3-Coder excels in agentic AI coding tasks, from generating new code and managing complex coding workflows to debugging across entire codebases. Built on a Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture, this open-sourced model Qwen3-Coder-480B-A35B-Instruct, which has a total of 480 billion parameters but activates 35 billion parameters per token, de...

Commvault, a pioneering provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announced the general availability of Clumio Backtrack for Amazon DynamoDB, an advanced offering that transforms how organizations recover data from one of the most widely used cloud-native NoSQL databases in the world.  Amazon DynamoDB has become a foundational technology for cloud-first development teams, especially those building high-scale, latency-sensitive applications such as rea...

Zimperium, the world pioneer in mobile security, announced that its zLabs threat research team has uncovered a highly coordinated and emotionally manipulative malware campaign that is targeting mobile users through fake dating and social networking apps. The campaign, identified as SarangTrap, has already leveraged over 250 malicious Android apps and more than 80 phishing domains, all designed to steal sensitive data while masquerading as trusted platforms. Legitimate dating services These a...

SecurityBridge, the creator of the Cybersecurity Command Center for SAP, announced the acquisition of CyberSafe, a UK-based pioneer in multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO) solutions for SAP users. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in SAP security innovation, as CyberSafe’s flagship TrustBroker® products will further enrich the SecurityBridge platform capabilities. A two-way integration enables customers to transition from password-based authentication...

The city of San Francisco de Campeche has taken a decisive step toward urban modernization thanks to the implementation of an advanced smart traffic light solution from Dahua Technology. This pioneering project, the first of its kind in Latin America, has improved mobility, reduced traffic congestion, and provided greater road safety to thousands of citizens. The challenge With the sustained increase in vehicle traffic, citizens' daily mobility was severely impacted Campeche was facing a ser...

Pyronix has launched an exciting prize draw for security installers, giving one lucky winner the chance to take home a prize bundle of their choice from two exclusive options. The draw celebrates the success of Guard Response, Pyronix’s latest add-on security offering. Open to UK and ROI based professional security installers, the prize draw runs until 14 September 2025. Entry is free, and there’s no need to currently be using Guard Response to take part. The winner will get to choo...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, introduced Eagle Eye Precision Person & Vehicle Detection. This AI-powered feature runs entirely in the cloud, and works on any connected camera, setting a new benchmark for highly accurate detection and alerting when intruders are present. Businesses can instantly deploy Eagle Eye Precision Person & Vehicle Detection on any camera connected to the global Eagle Eye platform with the push of a button–no new hardware...

HID, the pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced that Chester Race Company, owner of the world’s oldest racecourse still in operation, has adopted Near Field Communication (NFC)-based ticketing technology – the first major sports venue in the UK to adopt an end-to-end solution provided by HID. Leveraging HID’s Event Management Platform (EMP) and Janam’s rugged XT3 handheld scanners, the organization has revolutionized its guest admissions process, offering a sea...

Appdome, the pioneer in protecting mobile businesses, announced IDAnchor™, the industry’s first Customer Identity Protection (CIP) solution for the mobile economy. IDAnchor fingerprints each release, installation, and device used to access, log in, and generate transactions in a mobile app. It combines this immutable chain of trust with real-time threat signals to bring sign-in alerts and unrecognized device notifications to every mobile app in the world and create a perimeter defen...

Imagine needing to install video cameras at a remote orchard or warehouse without electricity or internet infrastructure. Traditional wired systems leave you facing high cabling costs and complex installation processes. This is exactly why more users are now turning to wireless security solutions. The numbers tell the story. The global wireless security cameras market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20% from 2024 to 2032. Beyond the statistics lies a fundamental shift in how they approach secu...

Cybersecurity teams are taking a cautious approach to artificial intelligence (AI), despite industry hype and pressure from business pioneers to accelerate adoption, according to a new survey from ISC2. While AI is widely promoted as a game-changer for security operations, only a small proportion of practitioners have integrated these tools into their daily workflows, with many remaining hesitant due to concerns over privacy, oversight, and unintended risks. Advanced in industrial se...

The 17th Real Estate Development (RED) Summit – Saudi Arabia | Europe Edition, hosted by GBB Venture, turned the spotlight on Lisbon as it welcomed some of the most influential names from Saudi Arabia's evolving real estate sector for two days of purpose-driven exchange, global synergy, and fresh perspectives. Held at the iconic Lisbon Congress Center's RIO Pavilion, the summit brought together key decision-makers from Saudi Arabia's rapidly evolving real estate sector and Europe's pionee...

Gallagher Security has now announced the appointment of Jake Kearns as National SMB and Perimeter Manager.  Jake’s role is dedicated to supporting Channel Partners and End Users looking for simplified, self-managed security - without the complexity of an enterprise solution. Jake will also lead Gallagher's perimeter security initiatives in Australia, providing a powerful first line of defense for critical sites. SMB and Perimeter solutions National Sales Manager, Scott Johnstone, s...

Zero Networks, a pioneer in zero trust security solutions, announced the appointment of Tony Hadzima as Vice President of Sales for EMEA and LATAM. This strategic hire supports the company’s global expansion goals and rising demand for its innovative microsegmentation and zero-trust offerings. Prior roles of Hadzima Hadzima brings nearly 30 years of international sales and business leadership experience Hadzima brings nearly 30 years of international sales and business leadership...

Nightwatch Security & Telephone LLC, Sedalia, Mo., took a common problem for first responders – ready access to schools in an emergency – and turned it into a positive with a cloud management platform. Nightwatch owner Jeff Kesterson is partnering with local law enforcement on implementing an Emergency Response Platform (ERP) which gives police, sheriff and state highway patrol agencies in Sedalia and Pettis County greater accessibility and situational awareness at local school...

Xtract One Technologies announced its SmartGateway has been selected by Meridian Public School District (MPSD) in Meridian, Mississippi, to amplify school safety throughout its campuses. The comprehensive, customizable entry screening solution is designed to unobtrusively scan students and visitors with the ability to detect concealed threats before they are brought onto campus, maintaining a secure, yet welcoming, school environment. Xtract One’s SmartGateway Meridian Public Schools se...